Welcome to the Havana History & Heritage Society!

Our Mission

To preserve and highlight the historical assets and events that have made the Havana area an exceptional community in which to live, have a business, and visit. 
It is the goal of the Havana History & Heritage Society to educate visitors to our community about the history and heritage of  the Havana area, and to increase appreciation for Havana’s current social and civic activities, volunteer groups, businesses, & resources. 
The Havana History Heritage Society is a 501(c) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization.
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Welcome to the Havana History Museum!  We welcome your visit (open on weekends and via scheduled tours - just call  850-270-7215 or HHHSMuseum@gmail.com ).   
 
We hope you will consider participating as a volunteer, and consider becoming a member to keep up with our programs and events!.   Our membership benefits are numerous: amazing volunteer opportunities, great programs & events, wonderful relationships with dedicated and fun community-minded individuals.
 
Don't hesitate to contact us with inquiries, questions, or just to say hello!
 
 
Our mission is realized by: 

• Collecting, archiving, publishing, and displaying items – books, equipment, artifacts, videos, music, pictures representing the tobacco and other significant agricultural, religious, athletic, educational, and artistic influences
• Offering exhibits, presentations, events for citizens of the local and surrounding area to better appreciate Havana’s history and heritage and

• Engaging and energizing members of the Havana and surrounding communities by encouraging visits to this area in order to further enhance the understanding of Havana as it was then, and all it has to offer now!

Society Information

The Museum is open on Saturdays from 10:00 to 5:00.
 
Call or email to setup Museum "tours" of the Planters Exchange National Registered Historic Site known as the "Shade Tobacco Capital of the World" that shaped this amazing area.
 
204 2nd Street NW
Havana, FL 32333
Contact:
(850) 270-7315
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Facility Rentals

Do you need office space or are you looking for a place to hold your next meeting or special event? 
 
Within our historic site we have a variety of spaces available for rental including a 5000 square foot auditorium/exhibit hall, outdoor pavilion, conference room and office spaces. 
 
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Patricia Kitching at (352) 214-1831.
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Upcoming Events
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Calendar Events
  • Museum Open
    Shade Tobacco Museum
    Jan 26, 2025
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC-05:00
  • Museum Open
    Shade Tobacco Museum
    Jan 31, 2025
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC-05:00
  • Museum Open
    Shade Tobacco Museum
    Feb 01, 2025
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM UTC-05:00
  • Museum Open
    Shade Tobacco Museum
    Feb 02, 2025
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC-05:00
  • Museum Open
    Shade Tobacco Museum
    Feb 07, 2025
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC-05:00
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Club Executives
Co-Chair (Coord. & Oversight) Phone: (850) 510-4979
William Piotrowski
Co-Chair (Coord. & Oversight) Phone: (850) 321-4675
Sally Cunningham
Secretary
Donna Salters
Treasurer / Finances
Nick Adams
HHHS Bookkeeping & Records Phone: (352) 214-1831
Patricia Kitching
Chair - Special Events
Carrie Durden
Chair - Fundraising
Bob Bruggner
Chair - Grants
William Piotrowski
Chair - Collections Stewardship
Mary Jervis

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Together, we can see to it that the historical assets in our community are preserved.

 

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